Manchester City’s desire to land Leicester City playmaker Riyad Mahrez has seen them increase their offer to £55 million.

The 26-year-old Algerian international handed in a transfer request on Tuesday in the hope of pushing through a deal to the Etihad Stadium, but the Citizens’ initial offer of around £50 million was rejected by the Foxes.

It promises to be a busy day at Arsenal, who are hoping to conclude a mega-money deal for Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

However, that deal will only be sanctioned IF the German club can get a replacement first.

Michy Batshuayi of Chelsea looks on during The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Chelsea and Newcastle on January 28, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Top of their list is Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi, but he will only be allowed Stamford Bridge is the Blues can finalise a deal for a striker themselves.

And that could in turn complete a transfer triangle with Chelsea keen on signing Olivier Giroud from the Gunners.

A deal for Giroud is believed to be close, which in turn could trigger Dortmund’s move for Batshuayi. And when that deal is concluded, don’t be surprised to see Arsenal announce the signing of Aubameyang.

Emerson Palmieri (C) of AS Roma competes for the ball with Simone Edera and Ebenezer Acquah of Torino FC during the TIM Cup match between AS Roma and Torino FC at Olimpico Stadium on December 20, 2017 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Chelsea are also closing in on the signing of Roma defender Emerson Palmieri.

Palmieri has committed to a four-and-a-half-year deal on around £80,000-a-week.

The 23-yedar-old said: "English football is something I have been watching since I was 15 years old. It is a really beautiful game over here, but it is going to be even more beautiful to play it.

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However, that is a deal more likely to happen in the summer rather than be rushed through on deadline day.

Meanwhile, Roma have made an enquiry for United defender Daley Blind.

The Serie A club have made contact with United, who want close to what they paid for the Holland international, who joined them from Ajax for £13 million in 2014.

Eliaquim Mangala of Manchester City during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg match between Manchester City and Bristol City at Etihad Stadium on January 9, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Everton are hopeful of completing a loan deal for Eliaquim Mangala, but face competition from Newcastle, Valencia and West Ham United.

The Manchester City defender has barely featured this season and Everton have been on the lookout for a left-sided defender for some time, with Mangala fitting the bill.

Watford expect to complete a deadline day swoop for Sunderland midfielder Didier N’Dong after snapping up Belgian Under-21 international winger Dodi Lukebakio.

N’Dong is set for a loan move to Vicarage Road, with the option of a permanent £7.15m transfer on a four-year contract in the summer.